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Andy Murray blessed to make final Olympic tennis cameo as he reflects on injury pain
August 1, 2024 marked the end of Andy Murray's remarkable tennis career as the Scottish superstar tasted defeat in the men's doubles quarter-finals at the Paris Olympics. Murray had confirmed earlier this year that Wimbledon then the latest summer
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Schmeichel's clear message on O'Riley situation: 'I’m trying everything, trust me!'
Upon joining Celtic on the club's preseason tour of America, Kasper Schmeichel was met with a friendly face – his countryman, Matt O'Riley. After an impressive season last term, the 23-year-old has become subject to near-constant transfer speculation
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Kasper Schmeichel outlines Celtic raison d'etre: 'Winning - it's all I've heard'
Kasper Schmeichel feels like a Celtic player. The Danish internationalist is, of course, signed at Parkhead on a one-year deal. He's now on the cusp of his competitive debut this Sunday against Kilmarnock in the Scottish Premiership. He
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Robinson in ambitious St Mirren Euro goal as he salutes 'fantastic' supporters
Ambitious Stephen Robinson has insisted there is no reason St Mirren cannot keep progressing in Europe after dumping Valur out of the Conference League. The Paisley club will face Norwegian club SK Brann in the third qualifying round of the competition
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Andy Murray delivers 'never even liked tennis anyway' quip after retirement is sealed
Andy Murray has wasted no time changing his tune on the sport that made him a three-time Grand Slam winner and Scotland's national treasure. The 37-year-old's dream of another Olympic Games medal ended at the quarter-final stage on Thursday night
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St Mirren 4 Valur 1: Instant reaction as Paisley club progress in Conference League
St Mirren marked their first home European fixture in 37 years in style with victory over Valur. Stephen Robinson’s side dominated proceedings in Paisley as they progressed to the UEFA Conference League third qualifying round where they’ll meet
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Scottish hero Andy Murray bows out of tennis with doubles defeat at Paris Olympics
Andy Murray’s illustrious tennis career reached a bittersweet conclusion as he and Dan Evans faced defeat in the quarter-finals of the Olympic men’s doubles. The Team GB duo battled against American third seeds Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul, ultimately
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Josh Kerr remains on Olympics mission and oblivious to Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s taunts
World 1500m champion Josh Kerr insists his rivalry with Norway’s Jakob Ingebrigtsen is the last thing on his mind as he looks to back up that title with Olympic gold. Kerr, 26, starts his quest with Friday morning’s heats, the day after World Athletics
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Colin Montgomerie reveals health fears that could end his 2024 campaign
When Colin Montgomerie talks, the golfing world listens. And even on those occasions when he didn't talk, those glowering, seething silences would still speak volumes. Yesterday, the host of this week’s Staysure PGA Seniors Championship at Trump
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Motherwell boss 'sympathises' with Partick Thistle following costly team lines error
Motherwell boss Stuart Kettlewell revealed that both his staff and Partick Thistle's management struggled to find Ricco Diack's name on the digital team sheet during their goalless Premier Sports Cup match at Fir Park. Thistle's head coach, Kris
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Jamie Stone: The strange death of nationalist Scotland?
This article appears as part of the Unspun: Scottish Politics newsletter. The Strange Death of Liberal England is an interesting book, at least if you’re a political anorak like myself. It was published in 1935 at the time when the fortunes of
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Potential Scottish Tory leadership contender suggests contest a sham
A potential candidate in the Scottish Tory leadership contest has suggested the race is a sham as he criticised the timetable announced earlier today. Jamie Greene, a west of Scotland MSP and the party's former justice spokesman, spoke out as party
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Retailer has bottled a formula for success that others would love to get hands on
IT’S the retailer that appears to have found the magic ingredients to deliver strong returns time and time again despite the current climate of inflationary pressures and disappointing summer weather which is bad news for purveyors of fashion at this
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Did Kamala Harris ruin us all having a brat summer?
As it is and always will be, politicians and campaigns love to get in on the joke, and then the joke's over. That became clear again when pop artist Charli XCX posted on X endorsing presidential candidate Kamala Harris with “Kamala IS brat”, referring
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What if the exam appeals system is just a sham?
This article appears as part of the Lessons to Learn newsletter. It’s been a quiet few weeks on the education front, with staff and pupils enjoying a well-earned holiday after another very busy, and very difficult, year. But we’ve now reached
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Sarwar backs ending universal winter fuel payment for pensioners
Anas Sarwar has backed ending the Winter Fuel Payment for all pensioners and said a replacement benefit being introduced in Scotland should be "targeted" at those who need it most. The Scottish Labour leader said today it made little sense for
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Teenage boys robbed of electric scooter at knifepoint in Glasgow park
Two teenage boys were threatened at knife point and robbed by two men while in a public park in Glasgow. The boys, aged 13 and 14, were playing at Tollcross Park between Winter Gard and the Children’s farm at around 6.30pm on Thursday, July 18
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'Club has never been in a better place': Motherwell chairman steps down from position
Jim McMahon has officially resigned as chairman of Motherwell Football Club following a board meeting on July 31. With over 23 years on the Fir Park board and eight as chairman, he is the second longest-serving chairman in the club's history.
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An all-singing TV that harnesses the power of AI
LG C4 OLED Smart TV What is it? An AI powered 4K smart TV Good points? The LG C4 OLED Smart TV blends cutting-edge AI technology and sleek design, making it an interesting choice in the current market. Measuring 1071 x 620 x 46.9
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Why Gerard Butler's screenwriter fell in love with the Mull of Kintyre
My Favourite Place: Author Charles Cumming on his love for Tarbert Where is it? Tarbert, an isolated fishing village at the northern tip of the Mull of Kintyre, about three hours’ drive from Glasgow along a breath-taking road which takes you
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Does this book finally reveal the truth about fate of Tiananmen Square's Tank Man?
THE books you treasure most are the ones which make you sad when they end; where you miss the characters almost as friends. Most of us get that first sentimental pang for a finished book, and the characters within, when we’re young. That feeling
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Herald Diary: Why Labour is getting a new name (with apologies to Keir Starmer)
The name game POLITICS is complex, and can be difficult to understand, especially when you’re young. Reader Derek Campbell was telling his 12-year-old daughter about the major political parties in the UK. At one point he mentioned that
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Glasgow gears up for major wine festival being held next weekend
In the summer months, nothing tastes quite as sweet as a crisp glass of wine. But what if you could try dozens of top-quality wines, all under one roof, right here in Glasgow? That’s exactly what’s on offer at the brand-new natural wine festival, Vin
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Culture chief says the BBC should be allowed higher level of live Olympics coverage
The BBC must be guaranteed a greater level of live Olympics coverage in order to “capture the imagination of future Olympians”. Dame Caroline Dinenage, who announced on Tuesday her intention to stand again as chair of the Culture, Media and Sport
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The will to win can inspire new reasons to be cheerful
As the fashion industry faces major challenges, a female-led manufacturer offers bold inspiration through its wonderful contribution to Team GB at the Paris Olympics, writes Dr Antoinette Fionda-Douglas As I prepare to attend the Olympics
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Glasgow urged to reject 'far right' as Tommy Robinson backs rally in George Square
Scottish politicians have urged Glasgow to reject the far right during a planned march been backed by Tommy Robinson. A ‘Pro UK rally’ is being promoted on social media by the far right agitator, whose birth name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, with
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Barclays becomes title sponsor for Scottish Women’s Football leagues
In a landmark move for women’s sports in Scotland, Barclays has officially become the title sponsor for the Scottish Women’s Championship and League One, ushering in a new era of investment and support for the game. This partnership marks a significant
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Glasgow is being swamped by student accommodation. And that's a good thing
When I first moved to Glasgow from Canada, I lived in a flat with four Hungarian students. I was 21 years old and in a new country for the first time. Situated on the top floor of a tenement in Finnieston, this flat is what I think of when I think
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Journalist union urges BBC to be transparent over its Huw Edwards investigation
The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) has urged the BBC to provide transparency over their investigation into Huw Edwards. The disgraced TV News presenter yesterday plead guilty to making indecent images of children when appearing in court.
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We will miss you, Sir Andy. You were always one of us and a true Scottish hero
As Andy Murray’s tennis career ends, Brian Beacom plays a personal tribute. Dear Andy I love you. And it’s not only for the joy of watching you win three Slams and, for 41 weeks, reign as the top player in the universe - at a time when you
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University rector vows to appeal after being removed from role over Gaza statement
St Andrew’s University have removed their rector from their governing body after a report found she had not acted in its interests during a row sparked by a statement from her condemning Israel’s ‘genocidal attacks’ on Gaza. Stella Maris had issued
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Boxer at the centre of gender controversy wins Olympic fight in just 46 seconds
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif’s women’s 66kg clash with Angela Carini was abandoned after just 46 seconds. There was controversy going into the fight after Khelif was one of two women boxers cleared to compete after being disqualified from last year
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All trades specialist MPH Group's top 5 tips for buying a new kitchen
Transforming your kitchen can be an exciting yet daunting task. As a homeowner, making informed decisions is crucial to ensuring your new kitchen is both functional and stylish. MPH Group, a family-run, award-winning home improvement specialist
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Historic Edinburgh cathedral to host art installation as part of 900th anniversary
A cathedral in Edinburgh will host an immersive art installation exploring community as part of the site’s historic 900th anniversary. It will run at St Giles’ Cathedral from Friday August 2 until November. 900 voices is also part of this year’
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Boy charged with Southport stabbings that killed three children named
The 17-year-old boy charged with the murder of three girls in the Southport knife attack has been named as Axel Rudakubana after a judge lifted reporting restrictions. The teenager’s name had not been released due to his age, but after appearing
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Boost for homeowners and firms as Bank of England slashes interest rates
The Bank of England has cut interest rates for the first time since March 2020, handing a boost to mortgage holders and business owners. However, the FTSE 100 lost ground, ending the session down 1% at 8,283 points, after Governor Andrew Bailey
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Famous bluesman's guitar goes up for auction. Now fans want to save it
IT’S not often that a government steps in to try to save a musical instrument for the nation, but that is what has happened after it was announced that a guitar played by the late Rory Gallagher is to be auctioned. The battered, much-played Fender
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Luxury hotel, golf and spa resort relaunches restaurant with new menu
A luxury hotel, golf and spa resort in Scotland has relaunched its restaurant offering with a new menu. The culinary team at the five star Marr Hall Hotel in Bishopton have these week announced the new name of il Posto for the onsite bar and restaurant
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Families pay tribute as three men killed in fatal Falkirk crash are named
The families of three men killed in a single car crash in Falkirk last Friday night have paid tribute after they were named by police. Reece Williams, 23, Lewis Soden, 24 and Connor Page, 21, died after the white Ford Focus they were travelling
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Patience, positivity, progression: St Mirren's route to success against Valur
This piece is from the Buddies Briefing newsletter, which is emailed out at 6pm every Thursday. To receive our full, free St Mirren newsletter straight to your email inbox, click here. Patience is a skill St Mirren supporters have near-mastered
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Four Scots among crews to complete round the world yacht race
Two men in their 60s are among four Scots who have completed a once in a lifetime global sailing race. 61-year-old Ross Dunlop from Edinburgh and 64-year-old Michael Almond from Dunfermline were joined by 40-year-old Vickie Leslie and Michael Ferguson
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The life and sometimes difficult times of the man behind Boabby the Barman
Tears. And laughter. But certainly tears. There will no doubt be more than a few appearing in the corner of Gavin Mitchell’s eye during his upcoming Edinburgh Fringe show, Look Who It Isnae. The actor isn’t one to camouflage his emotions. It’s part
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Why brands are having to jump through hoops at the Olympics
If you’re anything like me, the Olympics mean being up until all hours, engrossed in a nail-biting ping-pong final or sweating as you wait with bated breath for a gymnast to land a double back salto pike with a full twist to scoop gold… Not normally
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Letters: Beware AI in the NHS: it could kill off the art of diagnosis
ARTIFICIAL intelligence (AI) could play a “significant role” in easing pressure on the health service, according to the think tank The Health Foundation ("Third of people fear AI could lead to medics missing errors, poll suggests", The Herald, July
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New 'Sopranos-inspired pizza joint' to open in Scottish city
One of the chefs who helped drive the popularity of American-style pizza in Scotland has announced the opening date for a new restaurant. Michele Civiera said he is launching a new venue celebrating the best of East Coast slices and claimed to
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Swinney urged to act to avert bin strikes during Edinburgh festivals
The leader of Edinburgh City Council has called on First Minister John Swinney to intervene and prevent refuse workers from taking strike action during the Scottish capital’s busy summer festival period. Cammy Day warned the eight-day strike later
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Bonuses for Scottish law firm staff as annual profits rise
Scottish law firm Gillespie Macandrew has announced bonuses of 6.5% for staff across the firm following an increase in annual turnover and profit. Turnover at the Edinburgh-headquartered firm, which also has offices in Glasgow and Perth, rose by
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Rapist has prison sentence increased by three years after Crown appeal
A man found guilty of raping two women and sexually assaulting a third has had his prison sentence increased following a successful appeal by the Crown. Anthony Plaskett was given a five-year prison term in January 2024 which prosecutors argued
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Why this Michelin-star chef left California to open a restaurant in Scotland
Chef Rodney Wages has brought a welcome sense of culinary sunshine all the way from San Francisco to his Avery restaurant in Edinburgh’s Stockbridge Bundled up in my winter coat on a summer’s evening, it’s hard to imagine choosing to leave balmy
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Famous Scottish pearl set to fetch up to £60k in auction as it goes up for sale
The largest Scottish freshwater peal is set to go for sale at auction almost 60 years after it was first discovered. The famous pearl will be offered for sale online and in Edinburgh by auctioneers Lyon & Turnbull later this month on Wednesday,
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Large rise in single person households in Scotland - census
The number of people living alone in Scotland increased by more than 100,000 since 2011, according to new census statistics published by National Records of Scotland (NRS). The latest report from Scotland’s Census 2022 - on household demographics
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Scottish Conservatives to unveil new leader at end of September
The Scottish Tories have formally announced the start of their leadership contest. Party chiefs have outlined the rules and timetable for the race following a meeting of the Scottish Conservative Management Board last night. Nominations for
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Hutcheon Mearns' finance and staffing solutions are rooted in expertise
Every company has periods where key staff become unavailable, be it for sickness, maternity or paternity leave, or because they are on holiday. The need for quality resource to staff finance projects can also be a challenge. This is why temp agencies
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Poll: Would you back the Green Party's four day-working week plans?
An extra day off every week would sound quite nice to some people. That's what the Green Party want to happen with a four-day working week. It would give people a three-day break every week and keep their pay at the same level if their plans were
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Renowned site on Glasgow's southside acquired by housebuilder
Cala has completed the acquisition of nearly six acres of land on a renowned former industrial site on Glasgow’s southside, paving the way for it to build more than 250 homes. The housebuilder has completed the purchase of the 5.87-acre site in
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Call for permanent tribute to real-life 'Uncle Sam' in Scotland
A former senior councillor has called for a permanent tribute to the real life 'Uncle Sam' in Scotland. Chris McEleny, a former Inverclyde Councillor, says the move could help attract more tourists to the area. Now General Secretary of pro
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Adam Peaty back in the pool raising hopes of competing for GB in relay events
Adam Peaty has raised hopes he could compete in his Olympic relay events later this week as he returned to the pool following two days of “bed rest”. Hours after winning silver in the men’s 100 metres breaststroke, Peaty tested positive for covid
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Guantanamo inmate accused of being main plotter in 9/11 attacks to plead guilty
The man accused of being the main plotter in al Qaida’s September 11 attacks in 2001 has agreed to plead guilty, the US Defence Department said. Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two accomplices, Walid Bin Attash and Mustafa al-Hawsawi, are expected to
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Labour will tackle scourge of in-work poverty, Sarwar pledges
Labour will tackle the “scourge” of low pay, Anas Sarwar vowed after his party’s analysis suggested in-work poverty increased by 48% while the Conservatives were in government. The Scottish Labour leader said the UK Government’s Employment Rights
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More than half of women face incontinence decades after giving birth – study
A high proportion of women experience urinary and faecal incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse up to 26 years after giving birth, research has found. The study by Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) found 61% of women surveyed had recently experienced
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Teen charged with murders of three young girls in Southport attack
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with the murders of three girls at a Taylor Swift-themed holiday club in Southport. Alice Dasilva Aguiar, nine, Bebe King, six, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, were fatally stabbed on Monday when a knifeman entered
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Scottish town named least expensive seaside area to buy home in UK
A Scottish town has been identified as the least expensive seaside area to buy a home, out of more than 200 coastal locations across Britain. With an average property asking price of £114,365, homes in Saltcoats were found to be the least expensive
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Cricket Scotland eager to look forward rather than back with release of new strategy
There is a painful irony in the fact that Scottish cricket has made significant steps on the field in recent years despite tearing itself apart off it. The men’s team have gone toe to toe with England and Australia at the World Cup and the women
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Scottish Greens call for move to four-day working week
The Scottish Greens have urged employers across the country to trial a four-day working week in August. Maggie Chapman, the party’s workers’ rights spokeswoman, said the shift could transform employment dynamics. The Greens have backed the
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Scottish salmon warns governments not to miss out on growth opportunity
There’s a simple message Atholl Duncan has for both the Scottish and UK Government when it comes to the salmon industry: Don’t miss your chance. Scottish salmon is the UK’s biggest food export but the growth of it is flatlining with issues around
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Brian Wilson: Want to check figures? Labour should commit to a review of SNP spending
There were not a lot of laughs in Rachel Reeves’ statement to the House of Commons. On top of what was known about the state of the economy, she claimed an extra £22 billion black hole for big ticket items announced by the Tories for which there was
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Rebecca McQuillan: We need a rethink: exams don't catch brilliance of a dyslexic mind
Dyslexia a learning disability? No: it’s an asset. These might sound like consoling words for children who find school difficult, but that would be seriously to underestimate the advantages of dyslexic thinking. “Dyslexia was a blessing in
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Former SNP MP Mhairi Black reveals ADHD diagnosis
Mhairi Black has revealed for the first time that she has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and is taking Ritalin to help tackle the condition. The former SNP MP told an audience at a performance of her sold-out Edinburgh Festival
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How businesses can help charities overcome cost of living crisis
There’s a cruel irony that charities are needed more than ever during the cost of living crisis, yet the same issues mean it is getting harder to fundraise. In a report earlier this year, more than 200 charity decision makers highlighted the crisis
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Letters: Beware: Labour will be coming for all our universal benefits
SEVERAL years ago when the organisation which employed me was undergoing change with the appointment of a new chief executive there was a great deal of speculation about the direction in which this individual would take us. Amid the uncertainty a close
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Super Killie Away Europa League edition - Bruges, here we come
Bruges, let's be having you - Super Killie Away Europa League edition This is it, folks. The moment we’ve all been collectively waiting six weeks for. Come to think of it, that might be downplaying the timescale of it ever so slightly. It’s
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Scottish oat milk pioneer on 'world-famous' produce and social change
Josh Barton is the driving force behind Scottish oat milk producer Brose Oats. He speaks to Business HQ Monthly about his fast-growing company and its “drive for social change” and talks about his passions and strongly held beliefs both within and
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Scottish company to unveil ultrafast 'early diagnosis' laser for healthcare market
A Scottish firm that counts Harvard University and the US Air Force among its clients has won £1 million backing to support the launch of ultrafast laser technology for the healthcare market. Chromacity secured funding from existing investors Eos
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Scottish EV charging firm on road to new funding drive
A RAPIDLY growing electric vehicle (EV) charging point provider is poised to launch a fresh capital-raising programme as it looks to roll out its new solution for commercial fleets. Steve Dunlop, chief executive of Glasgow-based FOR EV, revealed
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Family sells award-winning fish and chip shop in famous Scottish spa town
A popular fish and chip shop in a Scottish spa town has been sold. Cornerstone Business Agents said the award-winning premises had been extensively upgraded by the owners Susan and David Wiseman. The agent hailed the sale that came after an
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Scottish law firm acquires legal company based in same city
A Scottish law firm has taken over another legal business headquartered in the same city. Solicitor and estate agents Watermans said it has acquired Edinburgh legal firm Cooper Johnson Law. The deal sees Hazel Johnson appointed as the new head
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Edinburgh law firm unveils new partners
Edinburgh-based Shepherd and Wedderburn has strengthened its clean energy practice with the appointment of two new partners. The firm declared the recruitment of Craig Whelton and Claire MacLean, respectively highly experienced planning and real
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Owner of 'opulent' hotel group reveals plans to launch sites in two new cities
It is a hotel “destination celebrating true extravagance” that harks back to the decadent side of the early decades of the 20th century and is lining up a new double-opening, five years after launch. Mike Baxter, of the Scottish hotel group House
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Profit tumbles as Taylor Wimpey welcomes planning reform
Taylor Wimpey has said it expects to build close to the upper end of its target of new home completions this year despite a steep slide in profits in the first six months of 2024. The UK's second-biggest housebuilder also welcomed Labour's proposals
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Time for an 'honest discussion' about apprenticeships in Scotland
Industry leaders have said it’s time for a brass tacks discussion about how apprenticeships are funded and delivered in Scotland as the country faces growing strain on its core infrastructure. The release last year of the findings from the review
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Apprenticeships under the microscope amid Scottish Government consultation
A range and breadth of apprenticeships may offer flexibility in delivering training, but is the system too complex and confusing to be effective? Apprenticeships are run in a world swimming in more acronyms than a pot of alphabet soup. Some say
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Scottish malt firm plans state-of-the-art Moray plant
Rising demand from the Scotch whisky industry has spurred a leading malt manufacturer to develop plans for a state-of-the-art maltings in the north of Scotland. Portgordon Maltings, part of premium malt manufacturer Crisp Malt and parent company
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Electric vehicles future, apprenticeships and Scottish oats in focus
THERE has been precious little sign of any summer torpor, with the General Election ensuring there has been no lull and plenty happening on the business and economic front too. The election result was, of course, no surprise at all, and financial
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Dairy cows not without their highlights at Carlisle auction
Farming Round-up Light lambs at Dumfries yesterday averaged 308p/kg and sold to 356p/kg or to £131/head for a cross from Kirkbride, while the heaviest types averaged 306p/kg and sold to 311p/kg or £170 for a Texel from Tinwald Shaws. Cast
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Scott Wright: Will Doctor Doom have a cunning plan to save our cinemas?
Robert Downey Jnr thrilled movie fans when his return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) was announced last weekend, when it was revealed that he will play the popular Doctor Doom character in a forthcoming Avengers film. There were gasps and